The National Cafe

839 W National Ave, Milwaukee
(414) 431-6551

Recent Reviews

Cyndi Kramer

Very cool setting, cozy and comfortable. Surprisingly, it was not busy at all for Sunday brunch. We were there around 10:00 and there were empty tables in a small space.No real interaction with staff; you order and pay on the table top app. Staff delivered food and were very friendly for the few seconds we saw them.Lots of vegan options, which is nice for brunch. The non-vegan french toast was dry but the bacon was smoky delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Nyles & Jennifer Walker

IN LOVE with this place! I have vegans, vegetarians and carnivores in my household and this place makes them ALL happy! Hands down favorite chai latte in MKE!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pythagoras

Great vegan options, especially the vegan breakfast sandwiches, and not too expensive. I have only had breakfast here once so far but plan to go back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Brekkie Sandwich

Dshon Cam

Food was great vegan sausages where the best I've ever had. If you're ever in Milwaukee be safe and don't drive a Kia and try this spot!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Devonna S.

My husband and I went there for brunch on a Sunday and we were not pleased with our experience. You seat yourself, grab your own waters and bus your own table (which we didn't realize). You can order at the bar or through a QR code at the table. I ordered the two egg breakfast with ham, toast and potatoes and a Bloody Mary. My husband initially didn't want anything, so I ordered food for myself. Not even three minutes later, he decided he wanted the French toast, so I placed a separate order. The bloody came out within ten minutes and it was just okay. No real garnish. The food came out within twenty minutes of placing the order, at least my food did. My husband's food came out about ten minutes after mine. The ham is just like sliced deli ham that has been warmed up. The eggs were just eggs and the toast was a little overdone for my liking. I tried the potatoes and they lacked seasoning and they were cold, so I didn't eat them. It was something I could have made better myself at home than paying a bunch of money for mediocre food. The French toast was just average as well. This place is quaint and has a sort of hipster vibe to it. All in all, I wouldn't return to it again, nor do I think it deserves the hype that it has.

Emily Mills

Cozy counter service spot with a delicious menu, good vegan and vegetarian options included. Delighted to find a place serving a Full English Breakfast, too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rainbow Boeder

Delicious Vegan Brekkie Sandwich. Great food and drinks. Cozy atmosphere with online ordering.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Brekkie Sandwich

Brian Sperry

Breakfast was good but very small for the price and it's not a restaurant it's more like a McDonald's since you have to go up to the counter to order and get your own water and

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Marc S.

This place is just so easy, simple, solid good that its a no-brainier. I had a terrific egg croissant sandwich with home fries and a cup of darn good coffee. Price is just where it should be in order to support a casual, local, tasty breakfast place!!

Andy Kusters

Love the English

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Full English Breakfast

Brittany Gottschalk

It's...food to fuel yourself, but just that. It's average, and bland. I'd stick to either the tofu rice bowl or the vegan brekkie sandwich. They should just adopt the menu from The Lafayette Place and use those recipes because all the food there is fantastic.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Amber

Sadly, I was not too impressed. The food and drinks were just mediocre in my opinion. The atmosphere was great though and we didn't have to wait very long. Waitstaff seemed nice enough, though all the ordering is done on your phone so you don't really get to interact with anyone (which is kind of nice). Unfortunately, I don't think I would be back here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

M

Customer service and quality is outstanding. Although, today, I was disappointed with the rosemary potatoes, because they lacked seasoning. They were bland. The grilled chicken sandwich was very good in taste, but a little on the smaller side and it had very little chicken.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Angela Scott

I enjoyed my breakfast and it was very flavorful. It was a very calming atmosphere to eat in. I will be back.Vegetarian options: Great options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Vegan French Toast

Olga Guadarrama

Me and my friend drove from Illinois to this restaurant. We arrived at 1:30 pm. on Saturday, Sep 16th and right away they said we are closing in 30 minutes so if you are ordering anything it needs to be to go. By the time we got the food at 1:45 p.m. and we left and there was still guests in the lobby. The cold pumpkin coffee they made my friend was completely disgusting. Also, they didn’t give us the potatoes that the sandwich came with and still charged full price. We will never go back here again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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